TE · Cleveland Browns · week 9, 2026
Joe Royer week 9 fantasy projection
Joe Royer (tight end, Cleveland Browns) is projected for 0.8 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at New Orleans Saints, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 3.7. That ranks TE71 at his position.
- Projection
- 0.8 half PPR
- 80% range
- 0.0–3.7 P10 to P90
- Rank
- TE71 by projection
- Chance to play
- 0% PUP
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 to 4.1 |
| Half PPR | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 to 3.7 |
| PPR | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 to 4.6 |
Start or sit Joe Royer in week 9?
Sit: he is not expected to play. Joe Royer is TE71 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Joe Royer a 0% chance to score at least that (his 0% chance to play included).
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Week 9 matchup vs NO
Game: at New Orleans Saints, 2026-11-08.
Line: NO −2.5, O/U 43.5.
CLE implied total: 20.5 points.
NO allow the 10th-most TE points (+0.6 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Joe Royer is listed as PUP (Personal). Chance to play in week 9: 0%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 0.6 |
| Receptions | 0.4 |
| Receiving yards | 4.1 |
| Receiving TDs | 0 |
Everyone in the game: CLE @ NO, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | NO | 17.1 | QB12 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | 14.8 | QB25 |
| Chris Olave | WR | NO | 13.4 | WR13 |
| Quinshon Judkins | RB | CLE | 10.5 | RB20 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | 9.5 | WR29 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | NO | 9.1 | RB27 |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | CLE | 9.0 | TE8 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | NO | 8.6 | TE9 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | NO | 8.2 | K13 |
| KC Concepcion Jr. | WR | CLE | 7.8 | WR41 |
| New Orleans Saints defense | DEF | NO | 7.4 | DEF6 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | CLE | 7.1 | K24 |
| Cleveland Browns defense | DEF | CLE | 5.9 | DEF16 |
| Dylan Sampson | RB | CLE | 5.0 | RB51 |
| Noah Fant | TE | NO | 4.8 | TE30 |
| Kendre Miller | RB | NO | 4.0 | RB59 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | NO | 3.9 | WR67 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | CLE | 2.5 | WR89 |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | 2.2 | RB64 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | CLE | 2.0 | RB67 |
| Blake Whiteheart | TE | CLE | 1.8 | TE48 |
| CJ Donaldson | RB | NO | 1.8 | RB68 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | NO | 1.1 | TE62 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | NO | 1.0 | WR116 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | CLE | 0.9 | WR121 |
| Joe Royer | TE | CLE | 0.8 | TE71 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | CLE | 0.6 | WR131 |
Joe Royer week by week, 2026
- Week 9 @ NO proj. 0.8
- Week 10 vs HOU proj. 0.8
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Joe Royer in week 9?
Sit: he is not expected to play. Joe Royer is TE71 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Joe Royer a 0% chance to score at least that (his 0% chance to play included).
How many fantasy points is Joe Royer projected for in week 9?
0.8 half-PPR, 1.0 PPR and 0.6 standard points at New Orleans Saints, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 3.7.
Is Joe Royer playing in week 9?
Joe Royer is listed as PUP (Personal). Margin gives him a 0% chance to play.
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